What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in Congo A rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. While potentially less lethal than other Ebola strains, its high mortality rate necessitates basic public health measures. Promising vaccine and therapy candidates are undergoing clinical trials. The Economic Times · May 29
Kenyan court temporarily blocks controversial US Ebola quarantine proposal IN FULL The Independent UK · May 29
WHO chief in capital of Ebola-hit DR Congo KINSHASA - The head of the World Health Organization, who is in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help fight an Ebola outbreak, was due on Friday to meet Congolese authorities before heading on Saturday to the violence-hit region at the centre of the crisis. Bangkok Post · May 29
Kenya high court suspends plan to open US Ebola quarantine centre A Kenyan high court has ordered the temporary suspension of plans for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country, after a rights group challenged the plan. Radio France Internationale · May 29
What to know about the Bundibugyo virus and why a vaccine is not an immediate solution The WHO has identified promising treatments and vaccines for the rare Ebola strain killing hundreds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but none are ready yet. Euronews · May 29
Emirates issues travel rules amid Ebola outbreak as US, Canada increase airport screening measures Emirates has issued a travel advisory due to tightened Ebola-related entry requirements by the US and Canada for travelers from Uganda. This response to Uganda's latest outbreak includes enhanced health screenings and monitoring, reflecting increased global aviation caution following the pandemic. The Times of India · May 29
The Independent UK · May 29 WHO chief lands in Congo to address rare Ebola outbreak amid distrust and insecurity The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital to support efforts against a rare Ebola outbreak
Euronews · May 29 DR Congo steps up Ebola response as cases rise and EU aid arrives The Democratic Republic of Congo has stepped up efforts to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak after health authorities confirmed a new case in Goma, a densely populated city in the country's east.
The Conversation · May 29 Why Africa – and the world – remain dangerously unprepared for the next pandemic As the news spread about the outbreak of Ebola in mid-May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report about pandemics. The title was: A World on the Edge: Priorities for a Pandemic-Resilient Future.
The Independent UK · May 29 ‘Dump site:’ Kenya erupts over US Ebola quarantine scheme A court in Kenya has suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare Ebola virus in northeastern Congo
The Economic Times · May 29 'If Ebola comes, we'll be wiped out': Democratic Republic of Congo conflict-displaced Dorcas Mapenzi fears the worst if Ebola comes to the Kingonze camp, where she lives alongside more than 25,000 other displaced people in the conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. - 'Everyone will die' - No infection has yet been recorded at the Kingonze displaced persons' camp, which was built…
The Guardian - UK · May 29 Friday briefing: What do the cuts in aid mean for the fight against Ebola in the DRC? In today’s newsletter: As the virus spreads across borders, health workers warn that weakened global support is making a prolonged crisis more likely
The Economic Times · May 29 Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: Mongbwalu residents split over disease threat and government response An Ebola outbreak is devastating Mongbwalu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Many residents deny the virus's existence, complicating response efforts. Healthcare workers face challenges with limited resources. The outbreak has spread to nearby provinces and Uganda. The World Health Organization declared it an international emergency. Authorities are working to…
The Guardian - UK · May 29 WHO puts Ebola outbreak death rate at ‘huge’ 30-50% as chief arrives in DRC Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus calls for ceasefire among armed groups to help avoid deaths from preventable disease
Bangkok Post · May 29 WHO chief says Ebola 'can be stopped' as he lands in DR Congo KINSHASA - The UN health chief said on Thursday the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has claimed over 200 lives can be stopped, as he arrived to oversee the fight against the highly infectious disease.
France 24 · May 28 WHO chief says deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be stopped Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, said Thursday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has killed more than 200 people, can still be contained despite conflict in the country's east. The WHO on Friday announced that one patient was confirmed to…